The Telugu Desam Party has returned to the national spotlight following a high-profile moment in the Lok Sabha involving one of its newest MPs. Krishna Prasad Tenneti, who recently entered Parliament as a first-time Member from Bapatla, has gone viral after asserting strict parliamentary discipline during a heated session. The incident has reignited discussion around TDP’s long-standing reputation for strong and authoritative representation in Parliament, a hallmark the party has maintained for decades.
The episode unfolded when Tenneti Krishna Prasad was presiding over the House as Chairperson. Amid intense exchanges between treasury and opposition benches, a Congress MP addressed the Chair using the informal term “yaar.” Tenneti immediately objected, stating that such language violated parliamentary protocol and undermined the dignity of the Chair. His intervention triggered loud protests from opposition members, some of whom questioned his ruling and escalated the situation by storming the well of the House, tearing documents, and throwing papers in open defiance.
Unfazed by the disruption, Tenneti firmly reminded members that rules and decorum govern Parliament, not casual expressions or street-level language. He refused to withdraw his objection and made it clear that disrespect toward the Chair would not be tolerated under any circumstances. His decisive stance, especially during a tense exchange involving senior Congress leader KC Venugopal, quickly became the focal point of multiple viral videos circulating on social media platforms.
What set Tenneti apart during the confrontation was his calm authority and procedural clarity, qualities many observers attributed to his professional background. Before entering electoral politics, Tenneti served in the Indian Police Service and later held the post of Director General of Police of Telangana. His experience in enforcing discipline, managing conflict, and upholding institutional integrity was evident in the way he handled the parliamentary unrest without yielding to pressure from opposition benches.
As clips of the incident continue to trend online, reactions remain sharply divided along political lines. Supporters have praised the TDP MP for defending parliamentary dignity and enforcing rules without hesitation, while critics have questioned the rigidity of his stance. Regardless of differing opinions, the incident has significantly raised Krishna Prasad Tenneti’s national profile and reinforced the Telugu Desam Party’s image as a party known for firm, rule-based parliamentary conduct.
